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items: How to play the DOOM games in order: Release and story timeline
items: How to get Plasma Fruit in The Sims 4 explained
items: FIFA 23 chemistry explained: How FUT changes will impact your squad build
items: Street Fighter 6 trophy guide: Full list of trophies and achievements
items: Street Fighter 6 characters: Full confirmed roster of fighters
items: Diablo 4 Twitch drops explained: How to get free cosmetics
items: Star Trek: Resurgence release date, price, reviews and UK launch time
items: Sims 4 gets November update - patch notes and what's new
items: Best board games - family to two player to solo games to play when you're stuck inside
items: Which Game of Thrones kingdom should you visit on your next holiday?
items: Grand National 2015: name that horse!
items: Who makes the better puppet... Peter Capaldi or Benedict Cumberbatch?
items: Who do you want to win Celebrity Big Brother 2014?

How to play the DOOM games in order: Release and story timeline
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date: 2025-04-22T15:22:59.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Games
description: Our guide to shooting and slicing your way through Doom’s history.
encoded: Developed by id Software and published by Bethesda, Doom’s simple premise and notoriously difficult gameplay revolutionised first-person shooters. With an ethically dubious Union Aerospace Corporation (UAC), a devilishly straightforward plot, and a whole lot of ammo, Doom is the perfect franchise for mindless fun. Our hero is an unnamed marine (lovingly nicknamed “doomguy” by fans and later retconned to the much cooler Doom Slayer) who navigates maps, uncovers secrets, and kills just about everything in his way. Since the '90s, Doom has spawned countless spin-offs, knock-offs, and remakes including a poorly received 2005 adaptation starring Rosamund Pike, Karl Urban, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. But with the reboot returning in May 2025, which order should the games be played in? Here is our guide to playing Doom. How to play the DOOM games in release date order Here's how to play the DOOM games in release date order. You can use the links to learn more about each of the games. Doom (1993) Doom II: Hell on Earth (1994) The Ultimate Doom (1995) (includes added level “Thy Flesh Consumed”) Master Levels for Doom II (1995) Final Doom (1996) Doom 64 (1997) Doom 3 (2004) Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil (2005) Doom Ressurection (2009) No Rest for the Living (2010) (expansion pack) Doom (2016) Sigil (2019) (unofficial) Doom Eternal (2020) Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part I (2020) Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part II (2021) Sigil 2 (2023) (unofficial) Mighty Doom (2023) Legacy of Rust (2024) (expansion pack) The Lost Levels: Doom 64 (2024) Doom: The Dark Ages (2025) How to play the DOOM games in chronological story order If you want to play the DOOM games in 'story order', there are two main timelines that you need to know about. We've got all the info for you below. Original timeline: Doom (1993) The Ultimate Doom (1995) (includes added level Thy Flesh Consumed) Sigil (2019) (unofficial) Sigil 2 (2023) (unofficial) Doom II: Hell on Earth (1994) No Rest for the Living (2…

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How to get Plasma Fruit in The Sims 4 explained
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date: 2025-04-08T15:28:50.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Games
description: If your vampire Sim prefers snacking on fruit than sucking on blood, Plasma Fruit is the perfect solution, but where can you get it?
encoded: Plasma Fruit allows players to satiate their vampire’s thirst, make tasty (and magical) treats, or even cure them. First introduced in The Sims 3: Late Night, and added to The Sims 4: Vampires expansion pack in 2017, the fruit boosts vampires powers and harms regular Sims. Glowing, pink, and peach-shaped, Plasma Fruit is the perfect blood-sucking snack in The Sims 4: Vampires. But how can you get it? Read on for everything you need to know. How to get Plasma Fruit in The Sims 4 Plasma Fruit can either be foraged or harvested, although it cannot be purchased directly. To harvest Plasma Fruit in The Sims 4, players must first attain level 8 in Vampire Lore. Plasma Fruit Seeds can then be purchased for 300 simoleons on any computer. If this all sounds like a faff though, you can use cheats to find the fruit easily. Where to find Plasma Fruit in The Sims 4? The Forgotten Hollow is where you can find Plasma Fruit in The Sims 4. Plasma Fruit trees are easy to spot, with twisted black bark that glows pink at night. Ripe Plasma Fruit also glows when it is ready to pick. If you’re struggling to uncover the gnarled trees, Plasma Fruit trees can often be found behind Vlad’s mansion. Can you grow Plasma Fruit in The Sims 4? Yes, once you’ve reached Level 8 in Vampire Lore, you can order Plasma Fruit Seeds on the computer for 300 simoleons. Seeds can be planted in planter boxes or outdoors. Like any tree in The Sims 4, the plant must be watered, weeded, and harvested regularly. Once planted, the gnarly trees can be harvested after around two or three in-game days. What is Plasma Fruit in The Sims 4? Glowing pink, Plasma Fruit is an ingredient in The Sims 4: Vampires that can satiate vampire’s thirst and tap into vampiric powers. While its Sims 3: Late Night counterpart is a deep red fruit that resembles a beetroot, in The Sims 4, Plasma Fruit is a light pink and peach-like. The fruit can be drunk by vampires directly with a straw, made into special recipes, or can be mixed into …

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FIFA 23 chemistry explained: How FUT changes will impact your squad build
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date: 2023-06-05T15:59:17.000Z
creator: Toby Saunders
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: Games
description: Science class is in session.
encoded: When FIFA 23 first released, players spent quite some time trying to understand the changes to FUT with chemistry, in particular, coming under scrutiny. Chemistry has always been important in FUT. Even with all the latest FIFA TOTS cards, you may come undone in FUT Champs or FIFA Squad Battles without a well put-together squad. However, for FIFA 23, the system went through a transformation that changed how you build your next squad. Read on for all the information on chemistry changes in FUT and how to maximise your player chemistry in FIFA 23. Soon your team will be the ones lifting up the trophies. FIFA 23 chemistry explained: What has changed? Chemistry in FIFA 23 has been completely overhauled, allowing more variety than ever before in how you can build your squad and get the most out of your players, even if they do play for different teams and nations. The main change is that chemistry lines have been removed completely, meaning players from the same nation/club don’t need to be lined up next to one another anymore to gain maximum chemistry ratings. How does that work? Instead of chemistry lines, players now have chemistry diamonds on player cards. You’ll notice that each player in your playing squad has three small diamonds in the bottom-left of their FUT cards. Zero is the minimum chemistry and three is the maximum. Your team can have a total chemistry rating out of 33, which can be seen on the left-hand side of the squad building screen as a panel. Check it all out in action in the trailer below (from 2:37): View oEmbed on the source website The left panel is where you want to be looking as it shows you each league, club and nation that is represented in your team. The greyed-out player head icons there will show you how many players you need in your squad (playing in any position) to reach the next chemistry rank. Essentially, the more players you have selected in your starting 11 from the same league, club and nation, the better your chemistry will be. Th…

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Street Fighter 6 trophy guide: Full list of trophies and achievements
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date: 2023-06-02T13:12:39.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Games
description: Punch your way to the Platinum.
encoded: Now that Street Fighter 6 is out, a certain sort of player will already be plotting out how best to collect all of the Street Fighter 6 trophies (or achievements if you're that way inclined). Say what you will about trophies, and there is a camp of people that think they aren't the best thing for gaming, but you can't deny that they give you something to aim for. And that endorphin rush that hits when you unexpectedly unlock an achievement is pretty great. So, if you're making a play for all of the Street Fighter 6 achievements, keep on reading for our full list of trophies and how to get them all — including the Platinum! Street Fighter 6 trophy guide: Full list of trophies and achievements By our count, there are 44 trophies/achievements to collect in Street Fighter 6. Plenty to keep you busy for a while! And here it is, the full list of Street Fighter 6 trophies for PlayStation fans, AKA achievements for Xbox or PC players: Actions Speak Louder — Knock an object out of your way using a Master Action in the World Tour — Bronze Becoming the Avatar in Avatar Battles — Participate in one Avatar Battle — Bronze Classic Leaderboard Champ — Try the Ranking Challenge at the Game Centre — Bronze Combat Analysis — Spectate an Extreme Battle — Bronze Coolheaded Analysis — Watch a match you previously participated in — Bronze Entranced by Battle — Spectate a match in the Battle Hub — Bronze Fashion Leader — Change your outfit once — Bronze Fighters’ Codex — Check out a Character Guide in the Fighting Grounds — Bronze Fighting Fledgling — Play the Training Mode in the Fighting Grounds in Street Fighter 6 — Bronze First Encounters — Play one match in the Battle Hub — Bronze Gazing at the Peak — Participate in one Tournament — Bronze Get Your Game Face On! — Create an Avatar — Bronze Ha-dough-ken — Take up a part-time job in the World Tour — Bronze Joining the Pack — Add a friend in Street Fighter 6 — Bronze Jungle-Sized Surprise — Participate in one Extreme Battle — Bronze Kic…

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Street Fighter 6 characters: Full confirmed roster of fighters
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date: 2023-06-02T13:06:38.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Games
description: Every character in Street Fighter 6, the confirmed roster of fighters explained with bios.
encoded: Street Fighter 6 is here and you’ll no doubt be wanting to know who you will have the pleasure of punching, kicking and Hadoukening in the face - so, to appease your nosiness, we have for you a list of Street Fighter 6 characters and the full confirmed roster of fighters. Having been over seven years since the fifth game, we’ve been excited for a long time for this sequel, which is looking most lovely rendered in Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine. It’ll be nice to enjoy the technology without being frightened silly in Resident Evil... Read on to find out who is in Street Fighter 6 with a full list of all the characters so far. Street Fighter 6 characters list The full list of Street Fighter 6 characters is: Ryu Ken JP E. Honda Dhalsim Manon Dee Jay Chun Li Jamie Blanka Guile Kimberly Juri Marisa Zangief Lily Cammy Luke Some old and new faces to get busy smashing - how smashing! We’ve got some more in-depth information and images for each just below, so read on. Ryu He hates spiders, he likes martial arts, he’s Ryu - and he’s back once again to continue his fight to the top of the world, after overcoming the Satsui no Hado. Expect signature move Hadouken in full force, and the Shinku Hadouken when things get really hairy. Luke Fellow gamer and private military contractor, Luke is the protagonist of Street Fighter 6. After losing his father, Charlie, Luke has been under the tutorship of fellow American Guile. Luke will be acting as coach for our custom character in the World Tour game mode, and on his days off, he’ll be eating junk food and playing PC games - just not horror ones. Ken After he was accused of being the mastermind behind a criminal plot, Ken has been pushed into hiding, leaving his family and business behind. Backed into a corner, Ken could be more dangerous than ever. Just be sure not to invite him to any pointless meetings, as he hates nothing more. JP Regal businessman, the not-so-subtly-named JP is new to Street Fighter 6 - and looks like he quite lite…

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Diablo 4 Twitch drops explained: How to get free cosmetics
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date: 2023-06-02T10:29:31.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Games
description: Find out everything you need to know about how to get free cosmetics from the Diablo 4 launch Twitch drops event and the UK start time.
encoded: Blizzard's themed events and tie-ins continue with the newly-announced Diablo 4 launch Twitch drops - but the launch is a little confusing time-wise, especially for us in the UK. Luckily for you, we have Diablo 4 Twitch drops explained, including how to get free cosmetics - so you can look especially swanky in the dungeons. You will obviously need to have a Battle.net and Twitch account, so make sure you know all your login details before we proceed any further. It's also worth noting that you could be playing right now ahead of launch. Check out our dedicated page to make sure you're not missing out on all things Diablo. Read on to find out all you need to know about the Diablo 4 launch Twitch drops, when the UK start time is and what goodies you’ll be bagging. Diablo 4 Twitch Drops explained The Diablo 4 Twitch drops are from 6th June 12am BST to 3rd July 7:59am BST. You can watch three to six hours of Diablo streams from any of these Twitch channels and earn rewards that can be used in-game from when the event starts, with new rewards each week. There is also a reward as part of their Support a Streamer programme. To get the Diablo 4 Twitch drops, you need to make sure you have linked your Battle.net account to your Twitch account. To do this, you just need to head to your Battle.net Connections page and click on ‘Connect’ next to Twitch. From there, follow the instructions provided. Once linked, you can claim your rewards after watching. Read more Diablo 4 classes explained: What's the best class? WoW Diablo 4 event: Date and details for World of Warcraft crossover Mercifully, if you weren’t planning on picking up Diablo 4 just yet, you can still get your rewards despite not owning the game. It’s important to note that once you have watched the initial three hours, you need to claim your rewards before any time spent watching contributes to the six-hour mark. We recommend setting a timer so you don’t waste any time. There are a number of rewards for you to claim…

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Star Trek: Resurgence release date, price, reviews and UK launch time
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date: 2023-05-23T12:16:50.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Games
description: Meet up with Spock in the new Star Trek game!
encoded: The Star Trek: Resurgence release date has arrived! The new game is launching today, with fans of the long-running sci-fi series sure to be watching the incoming reviews with great interest as they contemplate whether it's worth paying the price themselves. If you're wondering what the game actually is, Star Trek: Resurgence is described as "an epic narrative adventure featuring dialogue-driven role playing and rich branching storylines, [where] you will also engage with the Star Trek universe in a variety of ways, including shuttle piloting, phaser fights, tricorder scanning, stealth, and more." If you're looking for a pre-order deal on the game, CD Keys will currently sell you a digital code for £29.09. That's a saving of 13 per cent, when you compare it to the official Star Trek: Resurgence price. In terms of when the game takes place on the timeline, Star Trek: Resurgence is set one year after the Star Trek: Nemesis film. A single-player game split into 40 short episodes, it has two playable characters (First Officer Jara Rydek and Petty Officer Carter Diaz, both crew of the USS Resolute). Keep on reading and we'll run through all of the key details that you need to know on the Star Trek: Resurgence release date. When is the Star Trek: Resurgence release date? The Star Trek: Resurgence release date is Tuesday, 23rd May 2023. That's today, fact fans! The game, which has been developed by Dramatic Labs, will be published onto a number of platforms by Bruner House later today. We've got more information below to help you get set to start playing. What is the UK launch time for Star Trek: Resurgence? The UK launch time for Star Trek: Resurgence is 4pm BST. Here in Britain, that's the time at which you should be able to start the game. This timing was confirmed by the Tweet below, which flagged the USA unlock time as being 8am PDT. Thanks to the magic of time zones, this means that UK fans can start playing at 4pm. View oEmbed on the source website What is the Star T…

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Sims 4 gets November update - patch notes and what's new
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date: 2020-11-11T16:43:06.000Z
creator: Joe Julians
subject: Gaming
subject: News
subject: Technology
subject: Games
description: What's new this time?
encoded: The Sims continues to be a franchise that you can get lost in four hours, years even, and The Sims 4 is no exception- especially given how much the game is continually updated with new features and new things to do. And now more people get a chance to play it with EA Play now being part of Gamespass to mark the release of the Xbox Series X what better time to deliver an exciting new update? Listen to our Sims 5 developer interview on the One More Life podcast! But what is in this latest development to the game? Here is all you need to know. The Sims 4 November update patch details The update is live now, having taken place on November 10th, so you should have the update triggered when you log into the game. As for what is included, we will cover the gist here but head on over to the official EA Sims site to read everything- there is a lot to cover in a lot of detail! Platforms Within a story level, you will now be able to build rooms at different heights with the platforms update- or even the reverse with them not being able to be constricted underground- deep under by the sounds of things. Platforms will be able to be stacked and you are encouraged to do so and get creative in the process. You can customise the look of them with the help of the Platform Trims. This is a huge update and we have barely even scratched the surface of all you can now do. Extra half walls New half walls are here and there are 12 additional heights to now choose from- up from the seven that were there originally. Sentiments To quote the official site here as they sum up what these are best: "Sentiments are those special fuzzy feelings that form between Sims when they share a memorable moment together. Shared experiences between Sims now offer the opportunity for Sims to develop long-lasting sentiments between each other, which in turn affects how they feel and act in the presence of (or the absence of) another particular Sim. Unlike relationships between Sims, Sentiments can be a one-side…

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Best board games - family to two player to solo games to play when you're stuck inside
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date: 2020-03-25T20:05:51.000Z
creator: Bethan Rose Jenkins
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Games
description: Classic, themed and family board games to play alone, in pairs or as a group
encoded: There’s nothing quite like a board-game to stave away the boredom when you’re stuck indoors and, with coronavirus increasingly restricting our daily lives, there’s no better time to stock up on a few favourites. There are plenty of new games on the market which offer a little more engagement than your average Scrabble board, but much can still be said for the undeniable family classics. Whether you want to relive your favourite TV show or film from home, cheat your way to victory or even throw cream in a family-member’s face, there’s a game out there for you. Here’s our round-up of some of the best board games to keep you entertained while isolating. Best family board games Pie Face Each time you turn the handle you win a point but you don’t know when the lever will release the cream covered hand and splat you in the face. Great for kids and suitable from age five, for two or more players. Buy on Amazon for £11.23 The Crystal Maze Game Inspired by Channel 4’s Crystal Maze game show, this board game version allows you to take part from the (enforced) comfort of your own home. There’s a mix of mental, physical, skill and mystery tasks to take on with two or more players, from age 10 upwards. Buy now on Amazon for £24.99 Blockbuster This movie-themed board game will have you acting out scenes from your favourite films as well as reciting classic quotes and challenging each other in head to head rounds. The game comes complete with a board, cards and Blockbuster buzzer and can be played with between four and 12 players aged 12 and over. Buy on Amazon for £19.99 Best 2 player board games Bananagrams Not unlike traditional Scrabble, this game consists of letter tiles which can be arranged into various words. You don’t need a board to play and you can challenge even just one other person. This makes it a great two-player game, although it is suitable for up to six people. Buy on Amazon for £13.98 Hey, That’s My Fish This tactical game sees players fighting to control hungr…

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Which Game of Thrones kingdom should you visit on your next holiday?
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date: 2015-04-12T06:50:00.000Z
creator: Kasia Delgado
subject: Fantasy
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Games
subject: Quiz
description: From exotic Qarth to luxurious King's Landing, and historic Winterfell to The Wall with all its adventure - we'll help you discover the perfect (fictional) destination for a getaway...
encoded: Forget Paris, Barcelona, Berlin or Marrakech because it's all about medieval fantasy kingdoms right now in the travel world (or at least this writer's head). From Qarth to King's Landing, from The Wall to the Eyrie, the lands of the mesmerising drama Game of Thrones have it all. Whether you want an easy-going family trip through the sweltering desert or a near-death experience on a 700-metre wall of ice, we'll find the perfect trip for you. Just take this highly scientific personality test to help us advise you where to visit (in your head) next... [playbuzz playbuzz_url='radiotimes11/which-game-of-thrones-kingdom-should-you-visit-on-your-next-holiday' /]

Grand National 2015: name that horse!
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date: 2015-04-10T10:45:00.000Z
creator: James Gill
subject: Entertainment
subject: Horse racing
subject: News
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Games
subject: Quiz
description: What do you mean, they all look the same?
encoded: On Saturday, 40 horses will thunder over the first fence in the 2015 Grand National. But how the hoof are you meant to tell which is which? On the day itself all you probably care about is the nag you picked in the sweepstake, but Channel 4 commentator Simon Holt will have to be on his game. It's his job to memorise all 40 runners in the Grand National – and it's not just the colours of the jockeys that will help him call the race. "The first part, where there are 40 runners running down to the first fence, is the most difficult," he says. "You can't see the wood from the trees, and you are looking for anything that can help identification. Is a horse wearing a sheepskin noseband? Does it have a white face?" OK then, if that's the way it works, let's have a little test. We've taken pictures of 12 noble steeds from this year's Grand National. All you have to do is identify which is which. Simple, right? [playbuzz playbuzz_url='/radiotimes10/grand-national-2015-name-that-horse' /]

Who makes the better puppet... Peter Capaldi or Benedict Cumberbatch?
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date: 2015-04-08T10:50:00.000Z
creator: James Gill
subject: Comedy
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Games
description: Meet the new stars of ITV's Newzoids, 2015's answer to Spitting Image. But which puppet is your favourite?
encoded: The arched eyebrows of Peter Capaldi, Benedict Cumberbatch's stretched face, Nigel Farage's tobacco-stained teeth – they all make an appearance in ITV's puppet show Newzoids. Boris Johnson, Russell Brand, Andy Murray, columnist Katie Hopkins and the three main party leaders all feature in the new satirical comedy show, what comedian Jon Culshaw calls "Spitting Image for the coalition era". The Great British Bake Off judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood look fantastic in plastic, while Brian Cox, Ant and Dec and Kim Kardashian are dream dummies for the Newzoid team. Even the Royal Family make an entrance, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall all reimagined in puppet form. But which Newzoid puppet pulls your strings the most? Flick through the gallery below, add your comments and rank your favourites. [playbuzz playbuzz_url='/radiotimes10/meet-the-new-newzoid-puppets' /]

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Who do you want to win Celebrity Big Brother 2014?
type: item
date: 2014-09-12T11:49:00.000Z
creator: Susanna Lazarus
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Games
description: James Jordan, Gary Busey, White Dee, George Gilbey, Audley Harrison and Edele Lynch will all leave the house tonight - but who should be crowned winner?
encoded: It's been a turbulent few weeks in the Celebrity Big Brother house, packed with bust-ups, tears and showmances. But while there were once 14 fame-hungry housemates, now just six remain. Favourite to triumph during tonight's live final – hosted by CBB presenter Emma Willis – is eccentric Hollywood actor Gary Busey who Paddy Power have tipped to be crowned winner with odds of 4/6. Set to rival him for the title are Gogglebox star George Gilbey and boxer Audley Harrison, whose odds place them in second and third place. And rounding off the final six are Benefits Street's Dee Kelly (aka "White Dee"), former Strictly professional James Jordan and B*Witched singer Edele Lynch. But bookmakers aside, who do you want to win tonight's final? After a series that has continued to entertain over two million viewers, who do you think deserves to be crowned the 14th Celebrity Big Brother champion? Have your say in our poll below – and don't miss tonight's live final, from 9:00pm on Channel 5...